Starting a new car... 66' Olds drop top

[gearheads78]

Not new to the sit but mostly been a reader instead of a poster. Most toys I have had involved spools and pizza cutters but this one will be different. I don't plan on going all out like some of you guys but it will be much more than a set of wheels on a stock car.

For 7 years I have been wanting a 64-67 A-body convertible. Stated out looking at 64/65 Chevelles and ended up with a 64 Lemans that was in my price range at the time. The car was too rough for my skills at the time and I got rid of it a few years later. I had a pretty nice 40' street rod but just didn't fill my void for a convertible.I have always I the back of my mind wanted another. Last Summer I sold the 40' and about 4 months ago I decided it was time to start looking again. I have wasted lots of time driving out 1/2 day or more from Dallas and even a few plane trips wasted to look at junk that looks great in pictures. I finally found the ONE a few weeks ago and struck a deal.
65K miles, one owner, no rust ever except two 1/4 size holes at the bottom of both front fenders. This thing is like a time capsule. I am very happy. Can't wait for it to get here so I can start on it. My plan is to leave the body 100% stock and go with a pro-touring type suspension. Already made a deal for some 18" Billet Specialties Wheels today. I will paint it in a year or so once I get my Malibu drag race car back together but for now I am just going to cruize the shiat out of it :D
Tell me what you think
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[hdesign]

Beautiful car, I've always been a fan of Olds muscle, especially ragtops. Welcome!:twothumbs

[MrAngry]

Really nice car... always like those olds... "Olds."

[phonedude_mln]

great looking car... that car will stand out at any show or cruise.

[Leadfoot1]

Neat!

I look forward to seeing the build! I love rag tops.

Oh and, welcome.

Lead.

[gearheads78]

Thanks for the compliments guys.

This will probably not be the final set of wheels but to get something on it. I struck a deal for these Billet Specialties with tires that are barely used 18 x 7 / 18 x 8 225-45-18 and 255-45-18 Nittos
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[Dr.Olds]

Great looking car, always good to see another Cutlass around!

[robbie9999]

whats the difference between 225 45 18 & 255 45 18

is there a pic or something you can show me I was thinking about going 255 all the way around on 19s

[gearheads78]

whats the difference between 225 45 18 & 255 45 18

is there a pic or something you can show me I was thinking about going 255 all the way around on 19s

I will take pics in a week or so when they get here.

225'S are narrower and slighty shorter. 1st number means how wide the section width is in mm then the 45 means 45% of the width is the section height

[robbie9999]

thanks mate looking forward to the pictures if I do go 19s what tire do you suggest the 225 or 255